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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
" As we look at the
regulatory landscape
ahead of us, we know that
the demand for a mediumduty
truck powered by
electricity is going to
increase dramatically. "
- Shaun Skinner, president
of Isuzu Commercial Truck
Isuzu's N-Series EV will be available across North America
as well as Japan with a max range of 235 miles (378 km).
system. The Class 5 M5e cabover and
Class 6 L6e conventional models come
equipped with battery capacities of 138
kWh and 220 kWh, respectively.
" Starting in 2024, Advanced Clean
Hino's Class 5 M5e cabover and Class 6 L6e conventional models come equipped with battery
capacities of 138 kWh and 220 kWh, respectively.
our customers, " said Shaun Skinner, president,
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
and Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada.
" We have always prided ourselves on
offering a variety of powertrains to meet
the needs of our owners. As we look at
the regulatory landscape ahead of us, we
know that the demand for a mediumduty
truck powered by electricity is going
to increase dramatically. "
The N-Series EV will be available across
North America, as well as Japan.
Wheelbases range from 132.5 to 176 inches
(337 to 447 cm), and there will be four
choices of battery capacity (60, 100, 140
and 180 kWh). The largest battery has a
claimed range of 235 miles (378 km).
The N-Series EV features both DC
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fast charging and AC (Level 2) charging
capability. According to Isuzu, AC Level
2 charging times range from 5.5 to 10
hours and a DC fast-charging time
range from 1 to 2.5 hours depending on
battery configuration. Each battery is a
20-kWh lithium-ion pack and will be
stacked in groups of three, five, seven
or nine depending on desired capacity.
Hino M5e and L6e EVs
Hino Trucks expanded its product
range to include EV versions of its Mand
L- Series medium-duty trucks.
Branded Me Series and Le Series, the
new electric trucks revealed at WTW
will be available in 2024 and will integrate
SEA Electric's SEA-Drive power
Truck (ACT) mandates are starting to
kick off in California, which are growing
the demand for electric vehicles, and
many of our customers want to add EVs
to evaluate operational capabilities, "
said Glenn Ellis, president of Hino
Trucks. " Over the past several years, we
have made significant strides in the
push toward electrification. This strategic
collaboration with SEA Electric is
part of our plan to provide powertrain
options to meet the needs for our customers
and markets throughout the
United States. "
Hino Trucks claims that its national
dealer network is well prepared for the
coming changes, noting that each dealer
already is high-voltage trained from
Hino's previous hybrid product. The
OEM plans to support these trucks with
Hino INCLUSEV, an end-to-end EV enablement
solution that includes consulting,
sales, infrastructure, single-source
financing, support and service.
" With the support of Hino Edge
telematics metrics and driver behaviors,
we developed our strategy and best fit
for our initial EV vocational offerings to
include delivery and final-mile applications, "
said John Donato, SVP of sales
and marketing. " We've got the vehicles.
We've got the support. We've got all
the tools needed to help our current
and future customers move closer to a
cleaner future. "
Matt Wolfe and Ryan Gehm
TRUCK & OFF-HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
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